The average train between Ostend and Basel takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Ostend and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 44m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ostend to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Basel station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Ostend to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Basel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Ostend to Basel train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ostend and Basel is 527.5 km. The road distance is 949 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 16m.